General Conditions · ALA Contract Documents
General Conditions of the Construction Contract (Cost Plus Fee)
General conditions built for open-book cost-plus construction: reimbursable cost definitions, records and audit access, payment procedure, and change handling that match the cost-plus agreement exactly.
| Format | Editable Microsoft Word (.doc) file, ready to download as soon as your payment goes through |
| Price | $75 · free for Professional, Senior Professional, and Emeritus members |
| Drafted by | Husch Blackwell construction-law attorneys for the Association of Licensed Architects |
Checkout runs on the ALA member site. New buyers enter an email address to start, no membership needed. After you pay by card, your Word file downloads right away and the link is emailed to you too. Professional, Senior Professional, and Emeritus members log in and download free.
Who this document is for
- Projects under the ALA Cost Plus Fee agreement
- Renovation and fast-track work billed open-book
- Architects who want conditions and agreement speaking the same language
Frequently asked
Do I need this document separately?
Yes. The agreement sets the deal terms; the General Conditions govern day-to-day administration. They are drafted as a matched pair for cost-plus work.
Can I edit it for my project?
Yes. It arrives as an editable Microsoft Word file, so you can adapt names, scope, fees, and project-specific terms while keeping the attorney-drafted structure intact.